Your flight is booked, your swimsuit is ordered, and you've scoped out the nightlife hundreds of times already — yep, you're going on vacation! But have you made your beauty checklist yet? It can be a serious challenge to pack all your beauty products [1], so we've done all the hard work for you. We've narrowed it down to 10 pretty necessities, so now all you have to worry about is creating the perfect playlist [2]. Bon voyage!
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Body Wipes
When you're feeling a little grimy after spending all day in the sun and sand, give yourself a quick rubdown with Ahava Refreshing Body Spa Towelettes [3] ($7). It's like a face wipe for your entire body — it'll leave you feeling clean, soft, and hydrated.
Dry Shampoo
When you're freshening up for a night out after a day at the beach, there isn't always enough time to rewash and style your hair. Fake a clean coif with Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo [4] ($22) — it blends into even the darkest of strands.
Body Lotion
After spending hours in the sun, you'll want to soothe your skin with a nourishing body cream. Tatcha's Soothing Silk Body Butter [5] ($12) uses indigo, a known anti-inflammatory, to promote skin healing. Just don't forget the SPF!
Nail Polish
Whether it's eye-searingly bright on the beach or dusky during cocktail hour, a vibrant manicure and pedicure are the perfect attention grabbers. China Glaze Nail Polish in Glow With the Flow [6] ($5) isn't just superbright, but it also glows under black light (totally fun for the club)!
Sunscreen
It's time to stop skipping out on SPF just because it smells bad . . . because you no longer have that excuse. Coola's Cucumber Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 [7] ($36) has a refreshing cucumber scent and a flawless matte finish, ideal for sweaty climes.
Temporary Tattoos
Don't stress over losing your jewelry on vacation — rock some metallic temporary tattoos instead [8]. Depending on which pattern you choose, Flash Tattoos [9] ($30) can add subtle (or serious!) sparkle to your look.
Deodorant
When you're spending your days dancing and surfing in 80-degree weather, things can get a little stinky. Lavanila Travel-Size Deodorant in Pure Vanilla [10] ($14) hides any body odors with an edible vanilla aroma.
Waterproof Mascara Topcoat
If you're obsessed with your eyelashes, you know that switching to a waterproof formula can leave you with a disappointingly drama-free fringe. Not so with NYX Proof It! Waterproof Mascara Topcoat [11] ($7). This genius product lets you apply your favorite mascara, then lock in your look with just a few strokes.
Multipurpose Makeup Palette
Even if you're a beauty junkie, you don't want to lug around a huge bag stuffed with tons of different cosmetic compacts. Urban Decay's Naked on the Run Palette [12] ($54) contains everything you need (except concealer) to create a variety of looks and suits a wide range of skin tones.
Sunless Tanner
If your sun-kissed glow is more like a painful red burn, you can still come home from your trip with a radiant tan. St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse [13] ($32) is easy to apply and looks like the real thing, due to the formula's muted green hues that cancel out any Oompa Loompa orange ones.